Every Office Needs One

I’ve never really been bothered by “creepy crawlers” for as long as I can remember, much to my mother’s chagrin. I’ve always been the type to try and catch and release any bugs or little critters I see inside as opposed to just mindlessly killing them for simply existing. Because of this, I always seem to get the reputation of being the “bug girl” wherever I go.

I have only been working in this office for maybe a month. I’m sitting at my desk working when my boss all but runs into the room.

Boss: “[My Name], I need you to come with me now!“

I’m wondering if I did something wrong.

Me: “Uh, okay, do I need my laptop?”

An odd look crosses over her face and I quickly put the pieces together.

Me: *Sighing* “Where’s the bug?”

Boss: “THERE’S A MASSIVE LOCUST IN [MANAGER]’S OFFICE!”

It ended up being just a field cricket. My boss called me “bug lover” the entire time I worked there, which I found hilarious.